HOW WE DO IT

OUR GOAL IS TO BUILD HABITS FOR LONG TERM SUCCESS

1. WE SIMPLIFY

The Split Second Player Development System is the best way to simplify the complex process of developing an elite player’s skill set. We simplify by providing players with a straight-forward, logical framework for skill acquisition. The common thread throughout everything we teach is:

READY POSITION

PERFECT ATHLETIC POSITION(proper body position)

ALIGN YOUR SPINE

back in a natural “s” curve

shoulders back

chest up, head up

SET YOUR BUTT

feet slightly more than shoulder width apart

all 10 toes pointing straight forward

knees wide

SET YOUR GUT (engage main core muscles)

transverse abdominus

multifidus

diaphragm

pelvic floor

TORQUE

engage muscles to externally rotate legs, hips and shoulders

COBRA(proper hand position)

HANDS IN “T” POSITION

fingers comfortably spread in shape of the ball

thumbs parallel

WRINKLES IN WRIST

absorb the ball with soft hands

pull back wrist until wrinkles appear

GO

HOW TO EXECUTE FROM THE READY POSITION as time-efficiently as possible with the dribble, pass and shot

Although there is a lot of knowledge and specific details players must learn within these main components, our Split Second System dramatically simplifies this complexity by:

Identifying common positions and patterns across all skills

Using common terminology

Providing cues as reminders of the most essential details of each skill

Each skill taught in our system builds upon the next in a simple and powerful progression of learning.

Our classes are designed to deliver the quality repetitions and constructive feedback players need to master these skills.

2. WE REVEAL THE SECRETS OF WHERE EXACTLY THE GAME IS WON AND LOST

When you break down the game of basketball, you see that 40 minutes of game-play is actually just a series of many little battles like….passing in the post….or driving for a lay-up….or cutting backdoor…or releasing a jump-shot…or… you name it.

Becoming an elite player comes from consistently winning these little battles….but how do you do that?

(SECRET #1) Importance of a Split Second

The difference between winning and losing these little battles, executing successfully or not, inevitably comes down a few hundredths of a second. Understanding this is the first key to becoming an elite player.

(SECRET #2) DETAILS of Split Second execution.

While it’s great to understand the importance of quicker execution, what really matters is your ability to perform. Most players feel rushed as soon as they try to speed up. Attempting to execute quicker, without knowing the little details that matter most, is a recipe for frustration and failure.

Executing more quickly without rushing comes from being prepared ahead of time. This is why being in the READY POSITION (Cobra and Perfect Athletic Position) at all times is so crucial.

We explain the details of the best way to get in the READY POSITION…whether it’s from a pass, a square-up, jump-stop, reverse pivot, off-the-dribble, curling off a screen….and then how (GO) to execute as time-efficiently as possible.

(SECRET #3) Building Split Second habits

Understanding is important…details are key….but HABITS are absolutely VITAL! Your basketball game is the sum total of your habits, not the bits of information you know. We get you the quality repetitions and feedback you need to develop Split Second Habits.

3. WE DEVELOP CHARACTER AND CONFIDENCE

While players may come to develop their basketball skills, our goal is to make sure they leave with much more.

We believe that sports done RIGHT are one of the best ways to teach life lessons and values that will serve players for life.

We thoughtfully weave lessons of team-work, resilience, effort, focus and determination into every Split Second program because we believe these lessons are every bit as valuable as anything else we can teach.

We know that if players leave our program with a stronger character and more confidence, they’ll not only better at basketball, but also more complete human beings.